I remain mystified by the debate over whether electronic cigarettes and vaping are more safe than harmful. Especially when this debate involves medical professionals. In July, one of my favorite journals, Annals of Internal Medicine, carried pro and con opinion Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2015
You are the wind beneath my wings
You may be surprised to find out that normal people pass gas an average of 13.6 times a day (the normal range is between 6 to 20 times a day). We produce and rectally pass between 500 to 2000 ml of flatus per day with the average man passing Continue reading
Prevalence of diabetes: the cup is half empty and half full
In the Sept 8, 2015, issue of JAMA, investigators present new data on the prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes in U.S. adults as of 2012. A quick scan of the article is an alarming experience, though the authors point out there is some reason for optimism. Continue reading